Meda Dhatu provides warmth, lubrication and oiliness to the body.
Meda Dhatu provides warmth, lubrication and oiliness to the body. 1
The element linked to Meda Dhatu from the five basic elements - Earth (Prithvi) 2
The dosha primarily linked to Meda Dhatu - Kapha 2
Functions of Meda Dhatu:
- Protects the body
- Provides cold tolerance to the body 2
- Lends strength, sturdiness and stability to the organs
- Nourishes asthi dhatu
- Helps in production of sub dhatus - Ligaments (Snayu) and Joints (Sandhi) 2
Symptoms of increase in Meda Dhatu:
Most of the symptoms of increase in Rasa Dhatu are similar to that of symptoms of increase of Kapha or decrease of Vata. 2
- Excessive oiliness in the body
- Goitre
- Development of belly
- Cough
- Bronchitis
- Exhaustion
- Breathlessness
- Flabbiness
- Sagging of buttocks, breasts and waist
- Increased body odour
- Lethargy 2
- Mucous accumulation 2
- Unwanted growths (eg - lipomas) - which are softer as compared to unwanted growths caused by increase of Mamsa 2
- Obstructions in channels caused by unwanted growths 2
- Healthy cravings for bitter, pungent and astringent taste 2
- Healthy cravings for bitter, pungent and astringent taste 2
Symptoms of decrease in Meda Dhatu:
Most of the symptoms of decrease in Meda Dhatu are similar to that of symptoms of decrease of Kapha or increase of Vata. 2
- Pain and feeling of emptiness in the joints
- Dull and sleepy eyes
- Dryness in the skin and the hair
- Blocking of ears
- Fatigue
- Thin and lean body and stomach
- Enlargement of spleen
- Prickling pain in bones, joints
- Weakness of blood vessels
- Stiffness in movements 2
- Reduced tolerance of cold 2
- Healthy cravings for sweet, salty and sour taste 2
Medaja Roga (The diseases caused by vitiation of meda dhatu):
- Sweet taste in mouth
- Burning sensation in the limbs
- Tangling of hair
- Lethargy
- Excessive thirst
- Dry mouth, throat and palate
- Increased secretion of skin pores
- Burning sensation and numbness in the body
Treatment:
- Localised treatments for issues such as unwanted growths - surgery to remove the growth (might not even be required if the issue is minor 2
- Localised treatments for issues such as muscle weakness or wasting such as bolus bag massage with Navara rice or even meat 2
- Dosha balancing diet and lifestyle 2
- In case of increase of Meda Dhatu - take Kapha pacifying diet
- In case of decrease of Meda Dhatu - take Vata pacifying diet
- Panchkarma treatment after proper Oleation and Sudation 2
- Panchkarma recommended in case of increase of Meda Dhatu - Emesis
- Panchkarma recommended in case of decrease of Meda Dhatu - Enema
- Udvartana (a type of sudation) might prove especially helpful in case of increase of Meda Dhatu
Sources:
Primary Source: Acharya Balakrishna - A Practical Approach to The Science of Ayurveda - A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living
- Susruta Samhita
- School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma - Lectures and Notes
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